Recreation on The Forgotten Coast

The history of the Forgotten Coast is a rich one. Did you know that Port St Joe was the site of the drafting of the original 1839 Florida Constitution and that for years the area was a thriving Port and booming town? It has seen its share of growth and set backs. While locals have always enjoyed the water activities and natural surrounding, the area was an easy secret to keep. With the St. Joe Mill and Paper Company, business was great, but not a whole lot of tourists ventured this way, bypassing this stretch of beach because of the mill’s pungent smell. When the Mill closed, and St. Joe settled in with a master city plan, originating in the 30s, things began to change.

The area acknowledges our rich history in a number of area attractions. For more theme and water parks, visit our Panama City Recreation Guide. Listed here are places to go see, but our Outdoor Fun guide will direct you to more to actually do.

Cape San Blas Lighthouse – Located near the elbow of Cape San Blas, its story dates back to the 1800s.

Constitution Convention Museum State Park – This museum commemorates the drafting of Florida’s first constitution in 1838. It took 7 seven more years before Florida was finally admitted to the Union in 1845 as the 27th state. 850. 229.8029

Tour Gulf County – This site takes a look at the history and the landmarks still existing in our charming towns in the Gulf County and the Forgotten Coast.